Category: India

India–Oman CEPA: Transforming Centuries of Trust into the Next Generation of Economic Partnership

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India–Oman CEPA: Transforming Centuries of Trust into the Next Generation of Economic Partnership

The signing and impending implementation of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) comes at a time when international trade relationships are being reassessed. Businesses are diversifying supply chains, countries are seeking dependable economic partners, and enterprises are exploring markets where long-term cooperation and investment opportunities can be developed. The India–Oman CEPA should therefore not…

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Business, FEATURED, Free Trade, India, News, Opinion, SMEs, TOP STORIES

Easy Money, Hard Questions: Rethinking Development Funding

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Easy Money, Hard Questions: Rethinking Development Funding

Debates over development funding often become confined to the narrow language of compliance, regulation, political oversight, and financial accountability. Yet this focus overlooks a deeper and more consequential economic question: what happens when large and continuous flows of external funding begin to reshape local economic incentives? The effects are not merely financial. Over time, “easy…

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Africa, FEATURED, India, Opinion, Reports, Sustainable Development, TOP STORIES

The Next Big Leap in Construction: How Precast Technology Is Shaping the Future of Housing

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The Next Big Leap in Construction: How Precast Technology Is Shaping the Future of Housing

Precast construction technology is transforming India’s housing industry with faster, cleaner, and more sustainable building methods. By replacing traditional on-site work with precision-engineered factory-made components, developers are delivering affordable, high-quality homes at record speed. This innovation is reshaping how cities like Mumbai build, buy, and live — setting new standards in construction efficiency and smart…

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FEATURED, India, innovation, Reports, TOP STORIES

Authoritarianism Begins at Work: Why Businesses Must Guard Against the Psychology of Control

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Authoritarianism Begins at Work: Why Businesses Must Guard Against the Psychology of Control

In times of crisis or transition, the temptation to cling to certainty becomes dangerously appealing. But when certainty turns into absolutism—the belief that “whatever I think, believe, or say is correct, and only my version is valid”—we cross into the realm of authoritarian psychology. This mindset, at its extreme, has historically laid the foundation for…

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Business, FEATURED, Human Capital, India, Leadership, Opinion, start-up, TOP STORIES

Nano Businesses: The Silent Engines of India’s Growth Story

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Nano Businesses: The Silent Engines of India’s Growth Story

Shankar’s small eatery was more than just a business—it was a lifeline, a testament to the millions of informal enterprises quietly fueling India. This piece uncovers the overlooked world of nano businesses and Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs), revealing their immense importance, the systemic hurdles they face, and how recent reforms are providing a much-needed path…

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Entreprenurs, India, innovation, Opinion, SMEs

Indian Economy Leaps with MSME Support

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Indian Economy Leaps with MSME Support

Sandeep Dhingra, Strategic CFO & Business Leader, highlights how India’s MSMEs are propelling economic decentralization and growth, making the nation the 4th largest economy. He stresses that integrating digitalization, sustainable practices, accessible finance, and targeted skilling is vital for empowering these resilient enterprises and securing India’s prosperous future. MSMEs have been instrumental in bringing economic…

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FEATURED, India, Opinion, SMEs